Head Of Data Governance

Howden Group

London, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Data governance operating model
Data owners and data champions community
Responsible ai and model governance
The Head of Data Governance is responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Group’s data governance, owning the end-to-end governance operating model

Job Summary

  • The Head of Data Governance is responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Group’s data governance, owning the end-to-end governance operating model.
  • Key responsibilities include defining and running the governance operating model, owning group data policies, and establishing audit and assurance processes for compliance.
  • The role requires building and running the Data Owners and Data Champions community to drive cultural change and adoption, and leading stakeholder engagement across C-suite, business lines, and technology teams.

Matching Summary

The Head of Data Governance is responsible for the design, implementation, and continuous improvement of the Group’s data governance, owning the end-to-end governance operating model.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Data Governance operating model
  • Data Owners and Data Champions community
  • Responsible AI and Model Governance
  • Metadata/catalog tooling and MDM
  • GDPR and data protection principles

Nice-to-have

  • Employee ownership and entrepreneurial spirit
  • People-first approach and inclusive culture
  • Commitment to sustainability and positive impact
  • Flexible working arrangements

Key Requirements

  • 10+ years in enterprise data governance
  • Insurance or financial services experience
  • AI & model governance experience
  • Strong technical understanding of data platforms
  • Privacy & security competence
  • Stakeholder & people leadership skills
  • Regulatory & audit readiness experience
  • Degree in Computer Science or equivalent

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